LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, January 24, 2007 12:30 p.m. Pierce College Campus Center 6201 Winnetka Avenue Woodland Hills, California 91371 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District was called to order at 12:30 p.m. with President Michael D. Waxman presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Kelly G. Candaele, Mona Field, Georgia L. Mercer, Nancy Pearlman, Sylvia Scott-Hayes, and Michael D. Waxman. Absent: Warren T. Furutani (arrived at 4:34 p.m.) Student Trustee Luis Gomez was not present (arrived at 2:30 p.m.). Chancellor Darroch F. Young was present. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CLOSED SESSION AGENDA MATTERS President Waxman stated that in accordance with The Ralph M. Brown Act, Ms. Carlita Dorsey and Ms. Caritia Hughes, permanent classified employees assigned to the Los Angeles Community College District, Human Resources Office, as Senior Personnel Assistants, have requested that they be allowed to speak at the public session of the Board of Trustees. Ms. Dorsey and Ms. Hughes were present. Mr. Michael Shanahan, Associate Vice Chancellor, Employer-Employee Relations, explained what should occur with respect to the disciplinary cases. Ms. Camille Goulet, General Counsel, explained the process for dismissing a permanent classified employee. Ms. Dorsey and Ms. Hughes addressed the Board regarding the charges against them. They each read a letter of apology for the incident that occurred between them, which resulted in the disciplinary action. Ms. Sandra Lepore, Executive Secretary, AFT College Staff Guild Los Angeles, addressed the Board on behalf of Ms. Dorsey and Ms. Hughes. She requested that the Board reconsider the dismissal action and consider a lesser form of discipline for both employees. Ms. Velma Butler, President, AFT College Staff Guild Los Angeles, addressed the Board on behalf of Ms. Dorsey and Ms. Hughes. She indicated that both of these employees have admitted their wrongdoing and requested that they be allowed to remain as District employees. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Motion by Trustee Scott-Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to recess to Closed Session in accordance with The Ralph M. Brown Act and the Education Code. The Board will discuss the matters on the Closed Session agenda as posted and announced (see Attachment A). Without objection, so ordered. APPROVED: 6 Ayes The regular meeting recessed to Closed Session at 12:51 p.m. (Student Trustee Gomez arrived at 2:30 p.m.) Minutes Regular Meeting - 1-1/24/07 12:30 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District reconvened at 3:38 p.m. with President Michael D. Waxman presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Kelly G. Candaele, Mona Field, Warren T. Furutani, Georgia L. Mercer, Nancy Pearlman, Sylvia Scott-Hayes, and Michael D. Waxman. Student Trustee Luis Gomez was present. Chancellor Darroch F. Young was present. Trustee Candaele offered the Opening Thoughts. Student Trustee Gomez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. WELCOMING REMARKS Mr. Robert Garber, President, Pierce College, introduced the following individuals from Pierce College: Dr. Joy McCaslin, Vice President, Student Services; Mr. Nabil Abu-Ghazaleh, Vice President, Academic Affairs; Mr. Tom Rosdahl, newly elected Academic Senate President; Dr. William derubertis, AFT Chapter President; Mr. Lawrence Andre, Chair, Pierce College Council; Ms. Marian Prochter, AFT Staff Chairperson; Mr. Larry Kraus, Enterprise Manager; and Mr. Paul Nieman, Plant Facilities. Mr. Garber expressed his appreciation to Mr. Kraus, Mr. Nieman, and the Plant Facilities Department for their efforts in preparing for today s Board meeting. He announced that Pierce College will be celebrating its 60 th anniversary this year. Mr. Garber discussed the project to remove the bungalows from the campus and replace them with state-ofthe-art facilities. Mr. Garber introduced community members Mrs. Shirley Blessing and Mr. Robert Blessing and expressed his appreciation for their many years of support for the college. He introduced Mr. Abraham White, ASO President. Mr. White discussed various student issues and projects including the CALPIRG New Voters Project, Red Cross blood drives, solutions to the high costs of textbooks, a recycling program on campus, awareness of global warming, and the effort to make college affordable to students nationwide. MINUTES Motion by Trustee Scott-Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to approve the following minutes: Regular Meeting and Closed Session January 10, 2007 APPROVED: 6 Ayes REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AT THE RESOURCE TABLE The following individuals presented reports: Mr. Reginald McCoy, President, Local 347; Ms. Velma Butler, President, AFT College Staff Guild Los Angeles; and Mr. Carl Friedlander, President, Los Angeles College Faculty Guild. Minutes Regular Meeting - 2-1/24/07 12:30 p.m.
With respect to the remarks by Ms. Butler regarding the need to review specialized classifications before they are approved, Chancellor Young indicated that the Vice Presidents and the Chancellor s Cabinet have been discussing the topic both in terms of the specific position and the process in which it is presented to the Personnel Commission. Mr. Friedlander discussed the efforts to obtain the necessary petition signatures needed to qualify the California Community College Initiative for the ballot. He expressed his appreciation to everyone who assisted in the effort. Trustee Mercer expressed her appreciation to Mr. Friedlander and Chancellor Young for their leadership efforts with respect to the Initiative. Student Trustee Gomez expressed his appreciation to Mr. Friedlander. PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS (CATEGORY A) Oral Presentations The following individuals addressed the Board with their concerns regarding the closing of the Pierce College Equestrian Center: Ms. Mary Kaufman, Ms. L. J. Pope, Ms. Sara Gilman, and Dr. Donna Chidekel. Mr. Garber explained the decision that was made to close the Equestrian Center. He indicated that the Equestrian Center was not generating revenue for the college. There was discussion regarding the possibility of constructing a new Equestrian Center and bringing back the Horse Science Program. Dr. Susana de la Peña addressed the Board with her concerns regarding her not being paid. (Trustee Furutani arrived at 4:34 p.m.) Scheduled speaker Mr. Jesse Martinez was not present. Professor Chuck Dirks addressed the Board regarding Los Angeles Mission College with respect to its commitment to education. Ms. Bianca Bazil addressed the Board regarding the LACC Campus Climate Challenge. She discussed an upcoming event at LACC that will address issues such as the need for a recycling program on the campus and the global warming crisis. She indicated that this event is scheduled to be held toward the end of February and invitations will be sent out when the date is finalized. Proposed Actions Mr. Duke Russell addressed the Board requesting that they use eminent domain and Proposition AA money to buy out the LACC golf driving range lease. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MULTIPLE AGENDA MATTERS None. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BOARD The following reports to the governing board of the Los Angeles Community College District, considered as a part as if fully set forth hereto and certified copies of which are on file in the Office of the Board of Trustees, were presented by the Board of Trustees and action taken as indicated. Minutes Regular Meeting - 3-1/24/07 12:30 p.m.
Minutes Regular Meeting - 4-1/24/07 12:30 p.m.
Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session January 24, 2007 President Waxman indicated that the Board is required under The Ralph M. Brown Act to report certain matters decided in the Closed Session during the public session that follows. The Board took no actions required to be reported out under The Ralph M. Brown Act. Reports of Standing and Special Committees Trustee Candaele reported on this morning s Budget and Finance Committee meeting at which there were presentations regarding historic tax credit, energy strategy plans, and building recognition plaques. * * * Trustee Scott-Hayes reported on this morning s External Affairs Committee meeting at which there were presentations regarding the dev elopment of a newly designed Proposition A/AA website to be named LACCD Builds Green. C om. No. BT1. Trustee Authorizations Motion by Trustee Scott-Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt Com. No. BT1. as follows: I. AUTHORIZAT ION TO INCREASE STUDENT TRUSTEE TRAVEL ALLOCATION A. Student Trustee Luis Gomez was allocated $1,875 for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. His current balance is $535.94. Student Trustee Gomez is requesting an increase in allocation in the amount of $500 so th at he can attend one day (Sunday, January 28, 2007) of the Community College League of California 2007 Annual Legislative Conference and participate in meetings with Legislators on Monday, January 29, 2007. Background: The Board has already authorized Student Trustee Gomez to participate in meetings with Legislators scheduled for Monday, January 29, 2007 at the regularly schedul ed Boa rd meeting of January 10, 2007 for which there is sufficient funding. T h e additional funding will pay for the conference registration fee for one day, hotel accommodations, and other necessary amenities (meals, transportation costs, etc.). II. CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AUTHORIZATION A. Authorize payment of necessary expenses for Luis Gomez, student member of this Board of Trustees, to attend the Community College League of California 2007 Legislative Conference being held in Ja nuary 28-29, 2007 in Sacramento, California. Student Trustee Advisory Vo te: Aye (Gomez) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes Com. No. BT2. Conference Attendance Author ization Motion by Trustee Scott-Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt Com. No. BT2. as follows: Authorize payment of necessary expenses for Kelly G. Candaele, member of this Board of Trustees, to attend meetings with Legislators to be held on Monday, January 29, 2007 in Sacramento, California. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Gomez) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes Minutes Regular Meeting - 5-1/24/07 12:30 p.m.
Com. No. BT3. Resolution District Classified Employees Retirement Motion by Trustee Furutani, seconded by Trustee Mercer, to adopt Com. No. BT3. as follows: WHEREAS, WHEREAS, RESOLVED, The classified employees identified below have been with the Los Angeles Community College District for many years; and These classified employees have contributed significantly toward providing the highest quality of services to our students and the public on behalf of the Los Angeles Community College District; now, therefore, be it That the Personnel Commission and the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District do hereby commend the employees for their contributions and extend best wishes in their retirement. SUMMARY OF RETIRED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES December 1, 2006 December 31, 2006 Exhibit A LAST NAME FIRST NAME JOB CLASSIFICATION YEARS OF SERVICE LOCATION 1 Hill Frankie Physical Education/Athletics Facilities Asst. 36 Trade 2 Den Bleyker Charles Performing Arts Technician 36 City 3 Pfankuchen Gary Maintenance Assistant 35 Valley 4 Geismar Elaine Community Services Specialist 33 City 5 Tilley Judith Office Supervisor 32 Trade 6 Michelson Iola Accounting Supervisor 30 West 7 Powell Lagrand College Financial Administrator 29 Pierce 8 Murayama Atsuko Admissions and Records Assistant 29 Pierce 9 Piegonski Fred Executive Assistant to the President 29 City 10 Conrad Steven Locksmith 28 Valley 11 Saldick Charlotte Bookstore Manager 27 Mission 12 Harris Djessica Secretary 24 Southwest 13 Barron Shirley Senior Office Assistant 18 Pierce 14 Antoniades Anita Administrative Secretary 14 Pierce 15 Slawinski William Electronics Technician 11 City 16 Kostenbauder Robert Instructional Assistant, Photography 10 City 17 Oliver Timothy Vice President, Administrative Services 7 Pierce Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Gomez) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes R EPORTS FROM THE CHANCELLOR AND COLLEGE PRESIDENTS The following reports to the governing board of the Los Angeles Community College District, considered as a part as if fully set forth hereto and certif ied copies of which are on file in the Office of the Board of Trustees, were presented by Chancellor Young and action taken as indicated. No reports. * * * Minutes Regular Meeting - 6-1/24/07 12:30 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CHANCELLOR President Waxman requested that Com. No. FPD2. Certify Environmental Impact Report and Adopt Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Los Angeles Mission College Facilities Master Plan, Com. No. FPD3. Approve Los Angeles Mission College Facilities Master Plan, and Com. No. FPD4. Declare Zoning Exemption for Los Angeles Mission College be taken out of order. There being no objection, Com. Nos. FPD2., FPD3., and FPD4. were taken out of order. The following individuals addressed the Board regarding Com. Nos. FPD2., FPD3., and FPD4. as they relate to the LAMC Environmental Impact Report and Facilities Master Plan: Mr. Gary Prostak, Mr. Anthony Taylor, Mrs. Ellie Brooks, Mrs. Lois Fife, and Ms. Leslie Milke. Com. No. FPD2. Certify Environmental Impact Report and Adopt Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Los Angeles Mission College Facilities Master Plan Com. No. FPD3. Approve Los Angeles Mission College Facilities Master Plan C om. No. FPD4. Declare Zoning Exemption for Los Angeles Mission College Mr. Larry Eisenberg, Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Development, deferred to Mr. Edward Szczepkowski and Mr. Dev Vrat to respond to legal issues and other issues that have been identified with respect to the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Mr. Eisenberg, Mr. Szczepkowski, and Mr. Vrat addressed various issues with respect to the LAMC EIR and Facilities Master Plan including traffic mitigation, zoning, and property acquisition. President Waxman expressed his appreciation to the public speakers for attending the Board meeting and supporting the college. There was discussion regarding the formal public hearings that have been held regarding the LAMC EIR and the process for conducting these hearings. Motion by Trustee Scott-Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt Com. Nos. FPD2., FPD3., and FPD4. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Gomez) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Matters Requiring a Majority Vote * * * (Trustee Field left at 5:42 p.m.) President Waxman relinquished the gavel to Vice President Scott-Hayes. (Trustee Waxman left at 5:43 p.m.) Vice President Scott-Hayes inquired if the Trustees have items that need clarification or separation for the vote. Minutes Regular Meeting - 7-1/24/07 12:30 p.m.
The Trustees discussed the following Consent Calendar agenda items: C om. No. BF1. Budget and Finance Routine Report C om. No. BF2. Receipt of Annual General Obligation Bond Financial and Performance Audits C om. No. BF3. Adopt Nonresident Tuition C om. No. BSD1. Business Services Routine Report Com. No. BSD2. Ratifications for Business Services and Facilities Planning Com. No. FPD1. Facilities Planning and Development Routine Report Com. No. HRD1. Personnel Services Routine Actio ns Dr. Adriana Barrera, Senior Vice Chancellor, noted the following amendment:... II. THE DISMISSAL OF PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES A. The dismissal of classified employee (EN779763), assigned to Salary Evaluations and Selection Unit, Human Resources in the Los Angeles Community College District as a permanent Senior Personnel Assistant, is based on the following causes:... B. The dismissal of classified employee (EN771026), assigned to Salary Evaluations and Selection Unit, Human Resources in the Los Angeles Community College District as a permanent Senior Personnel Assistant, is based on the following causes:... Withdrawn. Com. No. HRD2. Extend Contracts for Interim President Assignments C om. No. ISD1. Amend Board Rule 8100, 8100.01, 8100.02, 8100.04 Scott- With respect to these Board Rules as they relate to admission to a community college, Vice President Hayes inquired as to how the process for admission to a community college can be made easier. Mr. John Clerx, Associate Vice Chancellor, Instructional and Student Support Services, responded that these admission requirements are mainly for young students in grades K-12 in order to ensure a positive learning experience. They are not intended to make the process more complicated for older students. Com. No. ISD2. Amend Board Ru le 8603 Com. No. ISD3. Amend Board Rule 2309.30 Com. No. ISD4. Approval of Noncredit Courses Com. N o. ISD5. Authorize the Waiver of Nonresident Tuition Trustee Mercer expressed her appreciation to Pierce College for its past efforts to have the Board authorize the waiver of nonresident tuition fees. She indicated that one of the students who benefited was an Afghani woman who enrolled at California State University, Berkeley following her graduation from Pierce College. Minutes Regular Meeting - 8-1/24/07 12:30 p.m.
Com. No. PC1. Personnel Commission Action Accept Recommended Disposition of Correspondence (Trustee Waxman returned at 5:48 p.m.) Vice President Scott-Hayes relinquished the gavel to President Waxman. President Waxman entertained a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar Items as amended on Matters Requiring a Majority Vote, with the limitation that the Student Trustee s vote shall not apply to HRD1., HRD2., PC1., and the Correspondence. Motion by Trustee Scott-Hayes, seconded by Student Trustee Gomez, to adopt the Consent Calendar Items as amended on Matters Requiring a Majority Vote. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Gomez) ADOPTED AS AMENDED: 6 Ayes Matters Requiring a Super Majority Vote None. R ECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CHANCELLOR C om. No. CH1. Adopt the District Strategic Plan, 2006-2011 Chancellor Young indicated that this is the action to formally adopt the LACCD Strategic Plan. Motion by Trustee Furutani, seconded by Trustee Mercer, to adopt Com. No. CH1. President Waxman expressed his appreciation to Chancellor Young; Mr. Gary Colombo, Dean, Strategic Planning; and the members of the Strategic Planning Committee for their efforts. Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Gomez) ADOPTED: 6 Ayes N OTICE REPORTS AND INFORMATIVES C om. No. CH/A. Notice Report Amend Board Rule 1200 and 1201 Noticed by Chancellor Young. Com. No. ISD/A. Informative Notification of Student Travel Com. No. ISD/B. Informative Notification of Student Travel Presented by Chancellor Young. P UBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS (Category B) Oral Pre sentations None. P roposed Actions None. Minutes Regular Meeting - 9-1/24/07 12:30 p.m.
February 8BUANNOUNCEMENTS AND INDICATIONS OF FUTURE PROPOSED ACTIONS Student Trustee Gomez announced that the next Student Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 26, 2007 at 9 a.m. * * * Trustee Mercer announced that some of the Board members will be attending the Community College League of California 2007 Legislative Conference that is being held this weekend in Sacramento and will attend meetings with Legislators on Monday, January 29, 2007. * * * Dr. Tyree Wieder, President, LAVC, announced that a topping ceremony for the LAVC Allied Health and Science Center will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2007. UADJOURNMENT There being objection, the regular meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m. DARROCH F. YOUNG Chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees By: Laurie Green Assistant Secretary to the Board APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Michael D. Waxman President of the Board Date U 7, 2007 Minutes Regular Meeting - 10-1/24/07 12:30 p.m.